How to Unlock and Upgrade the Crowbar

Learn how to get the Crowbar melee weapon in Saints Row (2022) for $100, and discover the costs and requirements to unlock its Bashmaster Signature Ability and three upgrade tiers.

Alright, so you wanna know about the Crowbar in Saints Row? It's a solid melee option you can grab pretty early on. Here's the lowdown on how to get it and make it even better.

How to Get the Crowbar:

You can snag the Crowbar from any **Friendly Fire** location in Santo Ileso. It'll only set you back $100, which is a steal. You can buy it as soon as you've finished the 'Making Rent' mission.

Upgrading the Crowbar:

Like all your weapons, the Crowbar can be upgraded three times, and each upgrade costs more cash and requires you to be a higher level. Here's the breakdown:

• Tier 1 Upgrade: Unlocks at Level 5. Costs $5,000.
• Tier 2 Upgrade: Unlocks at Level 10. Costs $25,000.
• Tier 3 Upgrade: Unlocks at Level 15. Costs $100,000.

These upgrades will boost the Crowbar's Damage and its Damage vs Shield stats, making it hit harder and be more effective against shielded enemies.

Unlocking the Bashmaster Signature Ability:

Every weapon has a cool Signature Ability that gives it a special perk. You can't buy these; you have to earn them by meeting specific in-game conditions. Once unlocked, you can activate them at Friendly Fire or your HQ armory.

The Crowbar's Signature Ability is called Bashmaster. It makes your attacks stagger enemies for a longer time, which is super useful for crowd control.

How to Unlock Bashmaster:

To unlock Bashmaster, you need to Stagger 250 Idols. Yeah, you read that right – just keep hitting those Idols until they're staggered 250 times. The easiest way to do this is to just wander around Idol-controlled areas, especially in the northeastern part of Santo Ileso, and lay into any Idols you find. Alternatively, you can farm them by replaying specific @TCHA Side Hustles. This is actually a pretty good method because completing the Side Hustle will clear your Notoriety, and you'll get bonus cash and XP. Pro tip: Lowering the game's difficulty and having your Crowbar upgraded will make this grind a lot faster.

Bonus: Pinata Stick Visual Mod

There's also a cool visual mod for the Crowbar called the Pinata Stick. You can unlock this by completing the @TCHA Side Hustle located in Marina West. This visual mod is also needed to complete the [Fiestivities] Challenge, so keep that in mind!